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The Development Of The Uae

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The UAE has abused human rights throughout its growth and development boom in its effort to be known as a globalized country. The UAE has violated workers’ rights. Lack of enforced law, along with substandard living conditions and lack job opportunities in source countries are some of the many realities faced by migrant workers in the UAE. The UAE government, together with the international community must work together to end the current violation of workers’ rights.
The United Arab Emirates is a country located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf. Until the 1950s, the UAE’s economy relied mostly on fishing and the declining pearl industry. The late ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed, was quick to recognize and grab hold of oil industry’s potential. By the 1960s, the UAE had exported oil for the first time from Abu Dhabi, the country’s capital, this step led to a major transformation of the country’s economy and society. The discovery of oil was particularly helpful in leading to the UAE’s independence from Great Britain in 1971.
In less than forty years, an entire country was built. The UAE was a rare sight in the Middle East. While neighboring countries were facing difficulties in development and political instability, the UAE was booming. In less than forty years, the entire country was built. Dubai, in particular, had established itself as the cosmopolitan hub of the Middle East. Dubai is home to the world’s only 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab,

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